Mancos State Park
State Park in Mancos, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: There are no regular off-season (October to mid-May) hours. Call ahead before planning to visit the Visitor Center.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
42545 Road N
Mancos, CO 81328
United States
Mancos State Park
State Park in Mancos, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: There are no regular off-season (October to mid-May) hours. Call ahead before planning to visit the Visitor Center.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
42545 Road N
Mancos, CO 81328
United States
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Fishing from the rocky shore
Park Highlight
Explore Jackson Gulch Reservoir
The park's main attraction is the 216 surface acre reservoir. Jackson Gulch Reservoir is a great place for fishing and hand-powered crafts such as kayaks, canoes and sailboats. Jackson Gulch is a wakeless reservoir — boaters cannot create a wake here, and water skiing, jet skiing and swimming are not permitted.
Facilities
Boat Ramp
There is one concrete boat ramp in excellent condition on the southeast side of Jackson Gulch Reservoir. A courtesy dock will be available in the summer months, when water levels allow. The boat ramp is closed from mid-October until May or when the ice leaves the lake.
Boating and Fishing
Boating
All boating at Jackson Gulch is wakeless. It is a great place for hand-powered crafts such as kayaks, canoes and sailboats. Only non-motorized, hand-launched kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, float tubes, paddle boards and foldable boats when the boat ramp is closed. No boating is available during winter due to the presence of ice.
Fishing
Jackson Gulch provides quality fishing opportunities year-round for various species of trout, as well as yellow perch.
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is allowed when conditions permit. Please use caution when ice fishing. Have proper safety equipment and follow safety guidelines.
Fish Species and Bag Limits
See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.
Fishing Awards and Records for Mancos
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
Bring the Brochures with You
Fishing Brochure
Read up on the location you want to fish before you head out.
Download the BrochureLand and Water Regulations Brochure
Have a question about regulations? Check the brochure.
Download the BrochureAquatic Nuisance Species at Mancos
All trailered vessels must be inspected at the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) station located at the marina prior to launch.
Non-motorized, hand-launched kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, float tubes, paddle boards and foldable boats do not need to be inspected.
Inspection Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday
For pre-inspections or off season inspections please call Mancos at 970-533-7065.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Stop the Spread of ANSWater Activities
Canoeing
Canoeing is a great way to get around on the reservoir.
Kayaking
Kayaking is a popular activity at the reservoir.
Paddle Boarding
Come paddle board, and don't forget to bring your life jacket.
Sailing
Come sail on the reservoir and enjoy the picturesque landscape.